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PA-32 Cherokee Six vs Tu-142

PA-32 Cherokee Six vs Tu-142 at a glance — top speed 228 vs 925 km/h, range 1,361 vs 12,550 km, max takeoff weight 975 vs 185,000 kg, built 7,842 vs 100 units.

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-142
Specifications
PA-32 Cherokee Six Tu-142
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Tupolev
First flight 14 January 1960 18 June 1968
Year introduced 1965 1972
Number produced 7842 units 100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 50.0 m
Height 2.2 m 12.1 m
Length 7.1 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 228 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 1,361 km 12,550 km
Service ceiling 4,359 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 545 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 697 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 12,550 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Tu-142 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 100 units of the Tu-142.